towards

/təˈwɔːdz/prep

High School

Alternative form of toward.

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Synonyms

toward

Antonyms

fromward fromwards

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

cords fords lords wards awards boards bordes chords fjords gourds

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

tac tae tag taj tak tal tam tan tao tap

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

all aud aug aul bot caw cor cos daw dog

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

was wiz ones quiz twas wags walz wars ways webs

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